Another question about my Ford 4000. It’s got a front end loader on which I use regularly. With a decent sized bale it can get a bit light on the back end. Someone has suggested putting water / anti-freeze mix in the rear tyres for ballast.
Are there any downsides I need to think about? For...
I’m passing through both places tomorrow with two wheels in the back need new tyres , can anyone recommend good place to get them fitted in either place as it will save me another trip when I get home . 195/60r/12c
How do we reduce the risk from these utter low lifes , can live with the daily risk of workshop being cleared out , quad bike disappearing, Land Rover not there in the morning, the diesel tank emptied on a windy night , but if my dogs disappear !!!! Time is ticking to when there's going to...
We are in need of updating our bale trailer. Whilst the one we have has been adequate for use on the farm, its not one I take on the road and we are now in a situation where I will be bringing more bales from away back to the farm. I am currently borrowing a friend's 25' Marshall bale trailer, I...
Have a guy has asked me to cut about 15mm out of the centre of his wheel rims to allow a different hub through.
I've heard the dangers of welding on a rim. What about plasma cutting?
I would do it in small amounts and cool after each time or is it a complete no no?
Not sure if the welding...
Hi everyone. So I’m after a tractor and trailer to move my 9ton machine from farm to jobs. What sort of hip do I realistically need. We only run small tractor at the moment. Thanks
Just had a update from insurance co to say new law has come in banning tyres over 10 years old to be fitted to steering axles of coaches, HGV and mini busses and rear single tyres on mini buses . Apparently , tyres are meant to be date stamped and Vosa [or what they are called now] have started...
Looking for any advice about white mould in silage. It has been confirmed as mycotoxin of various forms including penicillin type. However we have used bugs additive for last 3 years and silage has not improved . It is a late crop harvested as one crop in early July and is quite dry. Ensiled...
Anyone used these. Think the internal diameter of a standard valve is 7mm. What sort of size are earth mover valves. Would they fit in a standard hole on a tractor wheel rim. Looking for something so I can blow tractor tyres up quicker in the field
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Bridgestone’s agricultural team has celebrated the first year anniversary of its road and field tyre, the VX-TRACTOR, and has been given a series of endorsements from farmers and contractors who have claimed ‘phenomenal’ levels of performance.
Bridgestone’s...
Help me with this , looking for a set of wide tines and several options . But I’m really stuck on which is best for my situation? Which I know can change depending on what I’m trying to achieve.
As I see it the points for each are as follows :
Mounted
Firstly mounted brand new half the price...
Got a chance of a pair, zip up, blue inside, guy got wrong size for some strange reason, to small for him anyway l like zip up wellington but he's still wanting a good bit for them, are they the best you can buy?.
Currently living the dream and farming full time as thanks to The Plague I have lost my job as quarry manager.
Have been updating my LinkedIn page and as I like to write in fancy glorified euphemisms, I'm wondering how you would all describe yourself as a farmer?
So far I've thought of...
Given the late drilling date and the amount of rain that’s gone on them I’m pleasantly pleased with the state of my crops.
I do have two small fields that are below par but most are looking well.
How are others looking?
Wheat and barley below, no rape this year but locally it looks well.
Currently I have bailey trailers fitted with 425/65/22.5 tyres, but the smaller 11ton one I use for muck is fairly rutting the fields this time of year. One field in particular has a steep ramp in, which the 155hp on wide tyres only just manages to drag it up. Normally I can manage the trailer...
Need new tyres for the loader. Galaxy coming in far cheaper than the alternatives. Either agri tread or industrial. It does mainly yard work but does venture off road occasionally.
Are people happy with their Galaxy tyres?
Looking at a set Bridgestone VF 710 70 42. Not had any experience with VF tyres and choose is limited at its a new build tractor so only being offered Bridgestone or Michelin in VF. I could put a set of non VF 710s on and change them to a set of VF of my choice and sell the non VF ones